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Blue Dolphin Motel

3.5 star property
Comfortable Timaru apartment in Maori Hill with free parking
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Blue Dolphin Motel

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WiFi, wheelchair access
Property entrance
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | Living area
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | In-room dining
WiFi, wheelchair access

Overview of Blue Dolphin Motel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
40 Evans Street, Timaru
  • Popular LocationSouth Canterbury Museum17 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaroline Bay Beach1 min drive
  • Popular LocationTimaru Public Hospital4 min drive
  • AirportTimaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)13 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5) | Living area

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 5)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 6)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (apartment 9)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment) | Living area

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Excec. Studio Apartment)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7) | Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 7)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4) | In-room dining

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (I Bdrm Apartments 2,3,& 4)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1) | Living area

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartment 1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10) | Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Apartments 8 &10)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Timaru

Located near the beach, Blue Dolphin Motel is in Maori Hill, a neighbourhood in Timaru. South Canterbury Museum and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Timaru Lighthouse and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 6 min walk
  • South Canterbury Museum - 17 min walk
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 1 min drive
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 4 min drive
  • DB Brewery - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 2 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Cren Street Takeaways - 17 min walk
  • McDonald's - 9 min walk
  • Burger King - 12 min walk
  • Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar - 13 min walk
  • Speights Ale House - 2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Dolphin Motel

Comfortable Timaru apartment in Maori Hill with free parking
This smoke-free apartment building features WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. Each apartment provides a TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available.
Blue Dolphin Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Timaru apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Cable televisions are provided.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 2 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 15.0 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No housekeeping

Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 2 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Dolphin Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Dolphin Motel?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Dolphin Motel on 3 May 2024 start from NZ$140.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Blue Dolphin Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Blue Dolphin Motel located?

Located in Maori Hill, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ashbury Park, Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Timaru Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Blue Dolphin Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 129 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and upstairs and downstairs bedroom. Was very nice to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! Its our third time now and they never disappoint!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Room not as advertised
Room was tired and old but clean. However, it was not as advertised. We booked a 1 bedroom suite with 1 double bed and 2 twin beds, but the room comes with 1 double bed, 1 twin bed, and 1 super old fashioned sofa bed with super thin mattress. When questioned, the owner blamed the previous owner for the wrong information put up on the Hotels.com. She was pretty rude about it too. Shower needs time to adjust to the comfortable temperature as it spikes hot and cold as you adjust the valves. Definitely not recommended. Book with caution.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Deryck

Travelled with family
Mediocre at best
This was our last stop in a larger trip. It is a dark and dated room. Walking in reminded me of a student flat. Pros - Plenty of towels to be found under the sink in the bathroom - nice big table with plenty of chairs to sit and eat like a family (there were 5 of us) Cons - Pillows felt like cheap $10 warehouse ones. No one had a good nights sleep - Access to the toilet is through a bedroom so either the parents or kids are getting woken for midnight toilet runs. - Bathroom lock was a sliding bolt on the inside that the outside can't get to. If some falls and hurts themselves or miss/master 4 lock it and can't unlock it....yes well. - Downstairs bedroom had nowhere to hang anything. No wardrobe, hooks, nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matt&Ash

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property, but very well kept and stocked. It was clean, had good kitchenette that was well stocked with dishes, tableware and pots and pans. My only complaint is they have long term guests that were a little rowdy. The were setting off fireworks for a short period of time and I found that disturbing. Also they could use a new mattress as it was rather saggy. For a two room unit it was certainly worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Patrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I found the room very loud. You could hear the water going through the pipes in bedrooms next door everytime they used the taps or flushed the toilets. So this kept us awake 1/2 the night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023